Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Nov 05 08election night - Leimert Park - creole restaurant - celebrating with jubilant black folks -such a sense of happiness and relief - such a dignified humble speech.never expected to feel this connection with American politics and politicians - but for Barrack HusseinObama. finally a man of integrity and leadership, drawn each lazy, lackadaisical, who cares type person into the thick of must care and even more must do now.here's to finally knowing why this country has been a beacon to so many for so long.

About Me

my work is the result of things that can happen by chance. continually changing, never the same, yet the original character always constant. similar to objects in motion, similar to the universe itself, the pieces too in a constant never ending state of becoming and dissolving. at once presenting an illusion of permanence, yet wearing down to eventually fade into oblivion and non existence.
made of materials that are visibly vulnerable to the effects of weather and human treatment, their chips, nicks, dents, bruises, scars, are all a testament to their history of use and misuse. the use of intentionally corroded metal in various states of tarnish and rust, mismatched plant groupings, mixed with cast away industrial waste, are an understated call to observe the pieces up close. to behold the unassuming yet quiet authority of seemingly ugly objects that do not need validation of market culture or reassurance of status.
the pieces speak to all that exists,including the thoughts and creations of a human mind expressed in poetic variability and irregularity.
Slow down, be patient, look more closely, and you'll appreciate whatever you encounter.